Rioja for WSET Wine Regions, Grapes & Ageing Styles Explained | WSET Level 3 Revision Guide

If you're studying for WSET Level 3 or simply curious about what makes Rioja wine so special, you're in the right place!
In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Rioja’s geography, subregions, key grape varieties (like Tempranillo and Garnacha), oak ageing styles, and even white Rioja production.

From Rioja Alavesa to Rioja Oriental, I’ll guide you through the differences in terroir, how those impact flavour, and what to look out for in exams — including semi-carbonic maceration, oak influence, and ageing categories like Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva.

This is the perfect companion to your wine exam revision or a great way to deepen your appreciation of Spanish wine 🇪🇸

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00:00 – Intro & Purpose
00:33 – What is Rioja?
01:16 – Rioja Geography & River Ebro
02:10 – Mountains & Microclimates
02:43 – Rioja Alavesa Explained
03:13 – Rioja Alta Overview
03:44 – Rioja Oriental (formerly Baja)
04:17 – Key Grape: Tempranillo
05:05 – Tempranillo Characteristics & Style
06:03 – Early vs Aged Styles
06:42 – Role of Oak in Rioja
08:08 – White Rioja & Viura Explained
09:39 – Ageing Categories: Joven to Gran Reserva
10:28 – WSET-Style Short Questions & Tips
11:24 – Subregions & Exam Answer Techniques
11:48 – Semi-Carbonic Maceration Explained
12:20 – More Study Tools at winewithjimmy.com

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